Texas Tornado 18U beat California Titans 18U, 2-0, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout.

Texas Tornado 18U took over the lead for good with a goal by Tommy Dierl at 1:06 in the first period.

Dierl had a great game for Texas Tornado 18U, netting two goals.

Troy LoBue frustrated California Titans 18U's offense all game, and stopped 25 shots en route to a shutout. LoBue managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 2.8 prior to the game.

Texas Tornado 18U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow California Titans 18U to score on any of its five power plays. Texas Tornado 18U's defensive effort looked to be improved. Texas Tornado 18U gives up 2.6 goals on average per game.

Other players who recorded assists for Texas Tornado 18U were Nick Johnson and Chris Beck, who contributed one a piece.

California Titans 18U could not produce up to it normal offensive output. California Titans 18U averages 2.7 goals per game.

Texas Tornado 18U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. California Titans 18U's Brandon Brown stopped 26 shots out of the 28 that he faced. California Titans 18U ended with 17 minutes in penalty time with one minor and one major. California Titans 18U ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Mikko Kivinen was ejected from the game.